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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,149.70, 237,224.55 and 151,324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,149.70, 237,224.55 and 151,324.10 is: 226,986.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,149.70 : 237,224.55 = 151,324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,149.70/237,224.55 = 151,324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,149.70x = 237,224.55 × 151,324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,149.70x = 35,897,791,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,897,791,526.66/158,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,986.15

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